Recipe Flashback: Chia Citrus Cooler

Did you know that when you soak chia seeds they plump up into almost a jelly? This makes them perfect for making a superfood spin on bubble tea. The texture is a little bit different from the tapioca pearls in your typical bubble tea, but the experience is still quite similar.

I made this chia seed and citrus cooler using a mixture of citrus juices, but you can really use any juice that you like. Experiment, and have fun with it!

Chia Seed Citrus Cooler

Ingredients

2T chia seeds

4c citrus juice (your choice!)

Cooking Directions

You can either use a one quart mason jar or two pint-sized jars. If you go with the latter like I did, just divide the chia seeds between the jars. For a quart, just put all of the seeds in one jar.

Pour in the juice and stir well. Chia seeds love to clump when you get them wet, so stirring is really important. You might also want to give the jars a good shake once you close them and before you drink.

Chill in the fridge, letting the seeds soak for at least a few hours before you drink.